Branches of Earth Science
Study of the origin and structure of the solid Earth
Geology
What are the 2 words you MUST have in your hypothesis
IF....THEN...
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What line runs this way?
Latitude
Meters
Length
Where does gravity want to pull you?
Core
Study of Oceans,rivers, groundwater
Hydrology
Independent Variable
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Longitude
Grams
Mass
What is the difference between a law and a theory?
Law: Something we can see occur
Theory: Have evidence it occurred, but no sighting
Study of atmospheric conditions
Meteorology
Variable that is measurable
Dependent Variable
Equator
Volume
Difference between inner and outer core
Inner: Solid
Outer: Liquid
Includes all life on Earth
Ecology
Sally believes that if you add milk to soil her plants will grow taller. What will her control group be?
Group without milk added
23.5 N & S
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Density Formula
James believes that adding salt to his soda will make it colder. What is a hypothesis for James.
If James adds salt to his soda then it will be colder.
Study of the origin, motion, and planets beyond Earth
Astronomy
What are the 6 steps of the scientific method
1. Observe a problem/Ask a question
2.Background Research
3. Formulate a hypothesis
4. Test your hypothesis
5. Analyze Data
6.Repeat
Runs through Greenwich, England
Density of pure water
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